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FRESH BOX CAFE

With 6 documented inspections, FRESH BOX CAFE in FORT LAUDERDALE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3230 W COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 170

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491143

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pre made salads,tuna chicken egg salad only name or establishment and product description is listed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: At time of callback labels only had product identification. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919834

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pre made salads,tuna chicken egg salad only name or establishment and product description is listed. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 Ppm operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front Counter Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not locate. Warning
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lentil soup, lemon chicken, vegetable soup prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992509

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple salads,quiches,chicken,tuna salad in self serve reach in.
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs top portion over a container of sauerkraut and sauces stored in lower portion. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992136

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Cusanelli Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: At time of callback inspection still expired . Pic Lisa Cusanelli Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722843

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of hinge single serve containers stored on the floor in storage area. Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buffalo chicken pizza ; (68F - Cold Holding); pepperoni pizza (68F - Cold Holding). Sitting out on front counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than four hours. Suggested TPHC for items. Emailed form to operator. Operator was going to place items on TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hose attached vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Cusanelli Warning

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500507

  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE sauerkraut in flip top cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.